Cathy Downs
Biography
Cathy Downs was an American film actress born on March 3, 1924, in Port Jefferson, New York. She began her film career with small roles in The Dolly Sisters (1945) and My Darling Clementine. Downs appeared in a range of films, including westerns, prison dramas, and science fiction films. By the 1950s, she was working in lower-budget films, with one of her last screen appearances being in the 1958 science fiction film Missile to the Moon. Downs also worked in television during the 1960s. She passed away on December 8, 1976, at the age of 50.
Career overview
Cathy Downs began her film career with a small role in The Dolly Sisters in 1945. The following year, she played the title role in My Darling Clementine. Her performance in this film led to her being cast in several other films, including a prison drama and an Abbott & Costello comedy.
Downs appeared in a number of western films during the late 1940s. By the beginning of the 1950s, she was appearing in lower budget films, including some science fiction films. One of these films was Missile to the Moon, which marked her last screen appearance in 1958.
Downs worked sporadically in television during the 1960s, but her employment in the industry was not consistent. She had a total of 30 known credits throughout her acting career.
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Full Filmography
32 titles- Surfside 6 (1960)
- Bat Masterson (1958) as Amelia Roberts
- Bat Masterson (1958) as Julie Giles
- Missile to the Moon (1958) as June Saxton
- Perry Mason (1957) as Millicent Barton aka Millicent Barton Tolliver
- The Amazing Colossal Man (1957) as Carol Forrest
- Curfew Breakers (1957) as Mrs. Bowman
- The She-Creature (1956) as Dorothy Chappel
- The Oklahoma Woman (1956) as Susan Grant
- Kentucky Rifle (1956) as Amy Connors
- Matinee Theater (1955)
- The Millionaire (1955) as Dr. Eve Saunders
- The Phantom from 10,000 Leagues (1955) as Lois King
- The Big Tip Off (1955) as Sister Mary Joan of Arc
- The Whistler (1954)
- The Joe Palooka Story (1954) as Ann Howe
- The Joe Palooka Story (1954) as Anne Howe
- The Flaming Urge (1953) as Charlotte Cruickshank
- Bandits of the West (1953) as Joanne Collier
- Mr. & Mrs. North (1952)
- Gobs and Gals (1952) as Betty Lou Prentice
- Racket Squad (1951)
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Calanthe
- Triple Cross (1951) as Anne Howe
- The Sundowners (1950) as Kathleen Boyce
- Short Grass (1950) as Sharon Lynch
- Massacre River (1949) as Kitty Reid
- The Noose Hangs High (1948) as Carol Blair
- Panhandle (1948) as Jean 'Dusty' Stewart
- For You I Die (1947) as Hope Novak
- My Darling Clementine (1946) as Clementine Carter
- The Dark Corner (1946) as Mari Cathcart
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Cathy Downs best known for?
Cathy Downs is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Surfside 6 (1960), Bat Masterson (1958), Bat Masterson (1958), Perry Mason (1957).
When and where was Cathy Downs born?
Cathy Downs was born on March 3, 1926 in Port Jefferson, Long Island, New York, USA. They passed away on December 8, 1976.
How many credits does Cathy Downs have?
Cathy Downs has accumulated over 32 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1946 to 1960.
What is Cathy Downs's background in cinema and television?
Cathy Downs was an American film actress born on March 3, 1924, in Port Jefferson, New York. She began her film career with small roles in The Dolly Sisters (1945) and My Darling Clementine. Downs appeared in a range of films, including westerns, prison dramas, and science fiction films. By the 1950s, she was working i...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Calanthe — aged about 25
- Perry Mason (1957) as Millicent Barton aka Millicent Barton Tolliver — aged about 31
- My Darling Clementine (1946) as Clementine Carter — aged about 20
- The Noose Hangs High (1948) as Carol Blair — aged about 22
- Racket Squad (1951) — aged about 25
- Surfside 6 (1960) — aged about 34
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